The Ultimate Price Guide for Direct Drive Wheels
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Direct drive sim racing wheel bases are now ubiquitous. Here’s a quick run-through of what’s on the market and what you should expect to pay for them.
It can be very difficult to make a decision as to which base is right for you, and with every different manufacturer offering contrasting selections of bundles and optional extras, it doesn’t take long to feel a bit lost.
Here, Alex discusses many of the main brands offering direct drive wheel bases, an overview of each range and how much they will set you back.
To be clear, this isn’t a review comparison, but more of a market overview. If you are looking for details reviews, some links are below:
Fanatec CSL DD review: • MIND = BLOWN 🤯 Fanatec...
Fanatec DD Pro Review: • You NEED This For Gran...
Is the Fanatec CSL DD Boost Kit worth it? • Is The Fanatec CSL DD ...
Moza R5 Bundle review: • Truly Tackling the Com...
Logitech PRO Wheel & Pedals Review: • Logitech FINALLY Go Di...
Thrustmaster T818 review: • Take This VERY Serious...
00:00 - Introduction
00:57 - Fanatec
02:24 - Moza
03:20 - Asetek
03:58 - Logitech
04:34 - Thrustmaster
05:11 - Simagic
05:49 - VRS
06:14 - Cammus
06:31 - Leo Bodnar
06:56 - Simucube
07:39 - Outro
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This would be really helpful if you had comparable prices for full kit. Like what is all in wheel+base+pedal price for a wheel approximately like logitech or fanatec gt-pro. It is hard to compare because different brands split price across components differently. Moza has cheap wheel base and expensive wheels. I list sorted by all-in price would be great!
Thank you for saving me 8 minutes brother.
i feel like max force isn't even a useful measurement anyway, surely latency and force accuracy is more important than how many ligaments it can break?
you can mix and match brands tho so thats not really a good metric either
@@SquigglesStreamsyeah but you should include those as it is important you cannot mix and match all the wheels to all the wheel bases🤨
Well done for revisiting this subject and including a few that you missed first time around. Good job!
for Christmas I've bought a Moza R5 bundle. I'm 100% happy with it! :)
Just ordered the bundle for myself, glad to see someone likes it.
@@b9bot148enjoy! :)
don't be surprised, the Moza Pit House software - regardless what you set at install - at the first start starts in Chinese :D just do an alt+F4 and will be fine. unless they've fixed it already :)
The r5 bundle is awesome and even better with the formula wheel mod.
I wish moza was compatible with console :(
Great video, especially for racers who wants to dive into the DD world. I am on a Fanatec DD Pro (8nm) on Ps5 and happy with the torque power
Thanks, we love how many options there are on the market these days, DDs have come along way from where we started. Glad you found the base for you
@TraxionGG If I were to buy in canada, how much would the import fee be Does I want to get a fanatec but I don't know how much nport would be
Oh I wish to buy one of these DDs someday! Thanks for thr guide :D
No problem! When you do upgrade make sure to let us know what you decided upon
The Simagic alpha ultimate is a great value for the amount of power you get. I have more headroom than I’ll ever need.
I ordered the R5 bundle including the brake mod and clutch pedal. Upgrading from a Logitech G29. Best bang for the buck and for just a hobby racer having fun with it.
Same
How do you find the upgrade. I’m currently on a g29 and feel like I’ve got to the point where the wheel is what’s holding my lap times back. 2:05:444 Mt Panorama for reference
@@ndcarter79 upgrading to high-end wheel doesn't make you instantly faster. There are aliens in 2:01s just using g29 or low-end wheels. High-end gear will just improve your consistency, not your pace
I have a Fanatec CSL-DD, but I am highly interested a Asetek Forte wheelbase. Waiting for reviews on it.
I just bought Cammus 15nm base, wheel and lc100 pedal bundle at less than 700usd. It’s awesome
fanatec and thrustmanster DD is what I'm aiming for as price is concern however I like to all direct drive wheel bases and wheel rims to be compatible to just all 3 platforms xbox, playstation, and pc the gran turismo dd is the best when you want to play all 3 just mentioned.
Went from simagic to simucube, and tried the csl dd 5Nm. My opinion: unless you go for the 8nm kit, the 5Nm wheels are not worth it over a used csw v2.5 of trustmaster ts-pc racer for half the price (used to own one of those before). Simagic still has beta software and I got the misfortune to have a lot of issues after almost every update. The SC2 sport is plenty plenty of power, the wheellist you can use with it via usb and their QR is endless and everything feels polished like it should at that price. With a used polsimer f1 led wheel I came out at less then 1500 euro (still a lot, I know) but try to get a fanatec dd 1 or 2 for that price. And then you are locked in with fanatec... if you want a DD go with the R9 of csl dd boost-kit, if you can the SC2 sport or vrs base is probably the last FFB-base you will need.
Thanks for this! If you disregard the software issues on the simagic how do it compare quality wise(feel of ffb, build quality etc)?? Thanks in advance :)
@@MT-pr6qb my Simagic was an M10 with stepper-motor. The feeling was good but my SC sport is way-way smoother. So if I were to buy Simagic again, at least the alpha models. Feedback wise, the higher force levels with simagic makes everything heavy. The Simucube scales everything a lot better. The very subtle tarmac rumble stays subtle, kerbs will become fierce, while a crash will rip your arms/thumbs off if you turn it up.
I hope this answers your question?
Regarding the asetek preorder:
Expected delivery of the preorders is early march
Ignorant question, is there any draw back other than lower force in going with lower N m?
Like does the base convey less detail or accuracy or anything? Or is it simply just weaker?
Which econo DD bases have software and connectors documented well enough to be DIY friendly? I only need the DD base for the cheap. Nothing else.
Thanks for the video
Ordered the T818 for Christmas, very happy with it, as the 10nm is constant, not peak figure
It's a great option
Not planning to play other than my PS5 so I'm looking for Fanatec or Logitec. I don't really like the base of the Logitec because of the 2 tabs in the front. Saw a few videos where the base doesn't sit well on different rigs . I might go with Fanatec
Waited ages for the Thrustmaster DD only for it to be PC only. I use PC and PS5. Just got the pre-order on the DD Pro 8nm paired with the V3 pedals and the McLaren V2 wheel. Was waiting on the DD1 but not sure that's ever going to be restocked. Hopefully will be a nice upgrade.
Great set you will have! I have te DD Pro, V3 pedals and V2.5 formula wheel on Ps5, loving it, especially with ACC. The Podium DD was on a great discount deal on Black Friday, but after that, full price again
@Gio Gamer I was looking at the formula rims but many of the youtube reviews put me off. There was a lot of talk about the size and it feeling too small, they all seemed to prefer the size of the Mclaren wheel. Yeah I play ACC on pc and GT7 on PS5. I'm beginning to think the DD1 Podium wheel base has been discontinued. Fanatec are not great at making stock available.
@@phippsa3 It depends if you have big hands (i dont) but even so, your set will be great!! I will only advise you, but maybe later, is to change the QR lite on the McLaren to the QR1 model, if it doesnt come included. But man man, you are going to love your set! I started on Thrustmaster T300, then to the T-GT and now on Fanatec DD Pro
@Gio Gamer Do you think the upgrade on the quick release is necessary for the DD Pro, it's only 8nm? I've ordered the brake performance kit for the v3's but I haven't bothered with the damper kit. Yes I'm really looking forward to it arriving but the won't be until the middle of march unfortunately as its on back order.
I've had Logitech g29
Which is almost unused because it felt so artificial.
Now I'm planning to get simmagic alpha ultimate with simmagic p2000 pedals n vnm shifter and handbrake.
Here in india this complete setup costs around 5000usd because of import taxes.
Any suggestions for cockpit?
Im planning on buying the same as you. Is it good?
When I get a chance I'm going to get fanatec dd pro for xbox x
I would love a DD but I don't honestly think I could justify it. I'm not into any game very much right now Gran Turismo 7 just hasn't gripped me like Sport mostly because Sport had a trophy for online wins that took me forever to get but I've already almost finished the trophies on 7. Basically it would be a dream to get a DD wheel and a new rig because I want something more adjustable than my GTR.
Direct drives are great, but there are some excellent, more affordable, non-DD bases on the market that suit a different group of customers - and we think its great that there are options for every budget and customer. Direct drive isn't for everyone, and that's okay 🙂
They should all come with cup holders to hold your beer.
Only problem is with fanatec is If you're buying from Canada, you have to pay it. Import fee, which is almost the same amount as what you're buying so 1000 is like 2250
This is all good, but 95% of video out there is about price or performance guide. I didn't find a single video about reliability guide of these wheels. Many people complain about fanatec reliability issues etc...
Been looking for that myself. I’m looking to upgrade from my TMX pro to one of the newer DD offerings, and longevity/durability is something that seems to get looked over quite a bit. Likely going to start with pedals and just keep doing some research on bases until I’m happy with one.
Had Logitech Gpro for a couple of months and it's pretty much perfect in every department and trueforce takes DD to another level .Anyone thinking about this one ,just buy it ,it's worth every penny.
What pedals do you use with it?
@@mikegelder2538 The logitech g pro pedals ,they were only £260 when I bought them instead of the 350 they are now tho
If you're racing on pc you can use anything of course T-LCMs are just as good and much cheaper
7 months later, still worth every penny?
@@jordy700 Yes 100% .Still amazing to drive with zero issues Although the outer case is plastic it's so solidly built it's unreal..This will outlive me I'm certain lol
Gonna stick with the TGT2.
Does anyone remember juiced? I loved that game on xbox classic.
Just bought a force feedback flight Sim, that’s a bit different than your Wheels
No Accuforce V2
Everyone noticed!
How bout a wheel made exclusively for PS5?
Do you eventually mind putting prices for those who live in that small and poor area called Europe and use Euros?
ACCUFORCE V2 PRO!!!
After all this time, I have no idea why Leo Bodnar STILL wants $4k for their wheelbase. It's not any better than other motors. It's just the original.
Fanatec is just an insult to the consumer, here we’ll handicap the performance on purpose and charge you an extra $200 for a $15 laptop power supply.
Now we need more racing sims instead of the same ones that people have been playing for years. We need Assetto Corsa 3 or rFactor 3.
also PXN v12
Improved, yes, but still a bit of misinformation 🤦🏾♂️
first
...and here's your medal!🎉🥇🎉
So cammus are on drugs then? no way anything about that wheelbase is motivating the price lmfao. Guess they misspelled apple
Racing wheels are so overpriced i would rather buy a new pc for that price.
I try to avoid all made in china products if exists an option im prefer to spend more on products from other country better made because cheap is expensive sooner or later you are going to face that